J.A.S.R. v. State

At the conclusion of an adjudicatory hearing, appellant was found guilty of battery of a law enforcement officer.1 His motions for judgment of dismissal were denied during and after the trial. Appellant contends that the evidence was insufficient to support a finding that the officer/victim was engaged in the performance of a lawful duty at the time of the alleged battery. We agree.

We review the denial of appellant’s motions for judgment of dismissal de novo. In doing so, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the State. A.P.R. v. State, 894 So.2d 282, 285 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005).

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